Despite a slight wobble in recent matches, Kaizer Chiefs are close to securing CAF Confederation Cup qualification.
Kaizer Chiefs close in on CAF Confederation Cup qualification
After a 1-1 draw with Sundowns on Wednesday, Chiefs know that five more points will guarantee third place in the Betway Premiership this term. Next up is a trip to Sekhukhune on Sunday, 10 May, kickoff at 17:30. The match will air on DStv channel 202. Three points here would put them within touching distance of CAF Confederation Cup qualification. Midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu misses the match through suspension after his booking against Sundowns.
Minor drop-off shouldn’t cost Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs clocked up five consecutive wins between 15 March and 15 April to put them in a strong position. Since then, they’ve only picked up three points from a possible 12, losing to Siwelele and registering stalemates with Polokwane, Orlando Pirates and Sundowns. Five more points in their last three matches would give them an unassailable lead over fourth-placed AmaZulu.
Draw with Sundowns does Orlando Pirates a favour
Chiefs took points off Sundowns on Wednesday, leaving the title race on a knife-edge. The Brazilians might ultimately see it as a point gained rather than two dropped after they came from a goal behind to battle for a point despite playing over 25 minutes with ten men.
